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business2 years ago

Anchor Brewing halts national sales, discontinues popular beer.

Anchor Brewing Company, a historic California brewery, will no longer distribute its beers outside of the state due to challenging economic realities. The decision was made despite the fact that 70% of its sales come from California. Additionally, the brewery will no longer produce its iconic holiday beer, Christmas Ale, due to costly brewing and packaging requirements. The beer will only be available in limited quantities at the Anchor Public Taps tasting room in San Francisco.

food-and-drink2 years ago

Anchor Brewing reduces national distribution and cancels popular Christmas Ale.

Anchor Brewing, known for its role in the craft beer movement, will no longer sell its portfolio outside of California, according to a company representative. The decision comes as Sapporo, which purchased the brewery in 2017, has decided to cease production of Anchor Brewing's historic Christmas Ale due to its time-intensive and costly brewing and packaging requirements. The representative noted that 70% of Anchor's beers are sold within California, but the move is likely to disappoint fans of the brewery outside of the state.

business2 years ago

Anchor Brewing Co. reduces distribution and cancels popular beer.

Anchor Brewing Co. is cutting back its national distribution and canceling the release of its signature Christmas Ale due to time-intensive and costly brewing and packaging requirements. The San Francisco-based brewery will only distribute within California, which represents 70% of its sales. The cancellation of Christmas Ale, made annually since 1975, is a loss for beer enthusiasts and culture preservationists. The craft beer industry has faced stagnation and consolidation, with beer sales down about 3% by volume last year.